News & Events

Recently, we were honored to host Governor Pete Ricketts for a tour of our Plattsmouth headquarters. Gov. Ricketts reached out to us after learning about our work in the Nebraska trucking industry and expressed an interest in visiting our facilities to learn more. We spent the morning with Gov. Ricketts touring our facilities, talking about how we operate, and meeting… READ MORE

Did you know Nebraska was once considered part of “The Great American Desert”? While today we consider our state to be part of the Great Plains, we found this to be a fascinating fact. And we still think the ‘Great’ moniker fits pretty well! This is just one of the fun facts we found when we saw that Liquid Trucking… READ MORE

This year marks the 30th year of International Roadcheck. The Roadcheck is a 3 day event meant to promote safety among truckers that will run from June 6-8. During that time, an average of 15 commercial motor vehicles will be inspected every minute across the country. It’s a valuable opportunity for CVSA-certified inspectors to promote compliance, enforcement and education for… READ MORE

At Liquid Trucking, we believe that trucking moves Nebraska forward. That’s why we are proud to be a member of the Nebraska Trucking Association, the only organization dedicated to helping Nebraska’s trucking companies be their best. By advocating for favorable taxation and policy on behalf of our state’s trucking industry, Nebraska Trucking Association has done an excellent job in helping… READ MORE

If your Qualcomm MCP 200 touch screen likes to give you fits, know you aren’t alone. There are a few common issues with these machines, but the good news is there’s usually a relatively easy fix. Below, find some of the most common issues with this machine and how to remedy them. Calibrating the Touch Screen. Sometimes the touch screen… READ MORE

After some two years, rules governing truckers’ use of a 34-hour restart have been settled by a report issued by the Department of Transportation. The new study confirms that truckers’ 34-hour restarts will not require two 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. periods and will not be limited to once per week. The DOT’s Office of Inspector General Thursday, March 2, sent to Congress… READ MORE

Healthcare is unlike any other product we buy. You can’t just visit Amazon or swipe your card at the corner store. There are no simple price tags, and unlike other goods and services, discounts and sales are anything but straightforward. That’s why it’s so important for you to have enough information to become a smart healthcare consumer. There’s no getting… READ MORE

For many, a visit to the emergency room happens out of convenience. Something is wrong and they couldn’t get an appointment with their primary care physician, or it’s a night or weekend when they are not available. But in many instances, emergency room visits are being made for non-emergency conditions and situations. This is a problem because it diverts the… READ MORE

Liquid Trucking has recently released a new training video to help explain the process of loading and unloading of bulk liquids performed by our drivers on a daily basis. Below, we’ll go through some of those key points, safety features, and overall expectations to keep in mind when delivering a load to a customer. The first thing you’ll need to… READ MORE

Hi Dick, first of all, congratulations on your retirement. Thank you. Tell me a little bit about how and when you first discovered Liquid Trucking. I was going through the ads in the Sioux City Journal and saw an ad for Barto. I went in for an interview and got hired. When I started, I was employee number 7. Of… READ MORE

Great truck drivers understand that there are countless winter drivers on the roads who don’t drive more slowly, don’t increase space between vehicles, and don’t look ahead so they can anticipate potential problems causing them to brake sharply.